title: Bilateral dens evaginatus (talon cusp) in permanent maxillary lateral incisors: a rare developmental dental anomaly with great clinical significance.
abstract: Talon cusp is an accessory cusp-like structure which projects from the cingulum area or cementoenamel junction. It is important for dentists to be aware of the potential complications that may occur with talon cusp. Early diagnosis and treatment is important, especially to prevent pulpal complications in permanent teeth which may be in developing stage in paediatric patients. The purpose of this paper is to report a case of bilateral talon cusp in permanent maxillary lateral incisors. Associated dental anomalies and clinical problems are discussed along with successful management of the case with conservative therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics, Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. naveenmanuja@gmail.com
authors.forename: Naveen
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Manuja
authors.forename: Seema
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chaudhary
authors.forename: Rajni
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nagpal
authors.forename: Mandeep
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rallan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology